Throughout the year, Brisbane City Council offers a roadside collection service, where residence can leave large items on the roadside for free collection/removal. Each suburb is allocated a date, until all of the areas of Brisbane have had their chance to spring clean their homes and throw out their junk... What this means for pickers, thrifters and gatherers is a virtual treasure trove of goodies to drive by and find - but you have to get in quick! All of the great items disappear virtually as soon as they are put out on the roadside. (Note: This does require you to leave your pride at home. Dragging a beaten up old vintage piano stool into your car on a main road at peak hour is not the classiest look, but totally worth it!)
These two chairs were a roadside collection find. I almost drove right past them but I'm so glad I didn't! The lady who previously owned them was just putting them out when I spotted them (yay!) I made a new little cushion for this piano stool. The Bentwood chair was a little beyond my DIY skills so I cleaned it up and found it a new home via gumtree.
About: The vintage piano stool, before and after
Below: The bentwood chair. A DIYers dream!
Have you ever rummaged in the roadside collections?! What's the best thing you've found?
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